Osprey Packs

Farpoint Wheeled 36L Travel Pack

Great wheeled backpack carry on bag

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

185

On snowboard trips, I want to wheel my carry-on after checking in my 2 luggage. Use only once on a snowboard trip to Niseko. When picking up luggage, go back to backpack mode. Ditched my Burton wheeled backpack, too small, will clarify. I did quite bit of research, not my first wheeled backpack carry-on. Firstly, don't expect a wheeled backpack carry-on to have the same volume as non backpack. Because of the backpack feature, you will lose a little volume, but there are countermeasures. Don't get a backpack feature if you are going to complain about volume. Apparently the Farpoint is for men and Fairview for women. Confused at first, and can't seem to see any spec differences. ?? I'd add pics but BC and Osprey pics and vids are really good. Pro's: 1. Osprey squared off the bag as much as possible to squeeze out the 36L volume. There is not a padded slot for a laptop, which is a positive for me, but there is a big zippered mesh pocket on the front. My last bag had a padded laptop slot which consumed so much volume. With the robust handle and backpack straps, the volume works for me. To give me more volume if needed, I also bought the Farpoint Travel Daypack, got a deal. 15L of more space and marries perfectly with this. Can be strapped, piggy backed, or it can be clipped onto the shoulder straps and carried on your chest/belly. The Daypack has a padded slot for hydration or laptop if still looking for a padded laptop slot. 2. Surprising lightweight yet robustly built. Aluminum frame gives is great strength. Tow handle works great. Sturdy, does not collapse. Convenient top and side handle. Big wheels with sealed bearings. 3. Backpack functions were not skimped on. Not only shoulder straps, but belt strap as well. Also has a sternum strap. Features I was looking for. When researching, lots of complaints about the wheels making clothes dirty. The belt acts as a barrier to prevent this. Backpack straps pack away neatly. Wearing as a backpack, comfortable and sturdy. Some products just throw backpack straps on to give it the feature. 4. Useful top pocket. Front mesh pockets, which I haven't used, can't give good feedback whether they hold drinks well. 5. Infernal compression straps are a good feature. External straps are really good for attachments, sweater, etc. 6. Zipper pulls are nice. Cons: 1. A bit pricey, but supposedly manufacturer lifetime warranty. I'm under the impression Osprey backs there product which helped on the decision. There are cheaper products out there, but I decided to pay for quality. 2. Some side of front zipper pockets would be nice, to slip small items, or documents. 3. Got a bit of a price break as a BC member, stock seems low everywhere on this item. Kinda stalked this. Happy with purchase and product, per my explained requirments.